Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
General Studies Gold
Degree: Bachelor of Arts,
BA
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LAPHIBA
120
minimum credit hours
45
Upper division minimum credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Major Requirements | ||
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A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in the Class Search.
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PHI 103 Principles of Sound Reasoning
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHI 300 Philosophical Argument and Exposition
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHI 420 Topics in Philosophy
PHI 420 is a topical course that may be taken for credit more than once, so long as the topics are different.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Students may complete one topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the PHI 420 requirement above and a different topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the Advanced Philosophy Course requirement. A single PHI 420 course will not satisfy both requirements at once. PHI 401, 402, and 403 may satisfy either a History of Philosophy requirement or the Advanced Philosophy Course requirement, but not both.
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHI Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Check:
Minimum 2.0
Major GPA
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| The College Requirements | ||
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Mathematics Proficiency Requirement: All students are required to obtain a grade of "C" or higher in any course that satisfies the ASU General Studies MATH requirement.
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Mathematics (MATH)
Recommended:
MAT 114
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Second Language Requirement: All students pursuing a BA degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must demonstrate proficiency in a second language. Proficiency is demonstrated by completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) or higher, having 202 or its equivalent as a prerequisite.
16 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 16 |
| ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | ||
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ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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LIA 101 Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
OR ASU 101-LA The ASU Experience Students enrolled in a campus immersion degree enroll in LIA 101. Students enrolled in an online degree enroll in ASU 101-LA.
1 Credit Hours
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1 | |
| First-Year Composition | ||
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ENG 101 First-Year Composition
AND
ENG 102 First-Year Composition
OR ENG 105 Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 First-Year Composition AND ENG 108 First-Year Composition
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
Notes
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All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. https://catalog.asu.edu/undergraduatereq
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All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. https://catalog.asu.edu/ug_gsr
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Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
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Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
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ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned. Please go to: https://silc.asu.edu/student-life/academic-advising/language-testing
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If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT in your junior year.
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Consider participating in an Undergraduate Research Experience through the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies or a research opportunity in the Humanities Lab.
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Consider participating in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, meet with an academic advisor.
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Many General Studies requirements can overlap with major requirements, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
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Not all courses in the course lists are available every term or available in both on-campus and online formats. Students should consult the class schedule prior to each term to confirm course availability.
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